The Pisces of 8 Way Forgiveness Penumbral Lunar Eclipse September 2016

The Pisces of 8 Way Forgiveness Penumbral Lunar Eclipse September 2016

1. Don’t ignore the “signs.”

In the light of the Pisces full moon eclipse, the veil between the spirit world and the living is thinner than ever. In the next couple days, boundaries can be blurred. You may experience coincidences, deja vu, vividly symbolic dreams (Pisces rules sleep and the subconscious), or strange “signs” like repeating numbers on the clock or coins (especially dimes and pennies). There’s a message there, so follow the clues. Is there an ancestor with whom you feel a special connection? Ask this person to be your guide from the other side. Hey, you just never know. Put up his/her picture, or add something to your environment that carries a sentimental and energetic reminder.

2. Practice compassion and non-judgment.

Compassion is a huge Pisces theme, and it’s one of the most healing forces on the planet. We can only experience compassion when we catch ourselves judging other people, and instead, try to step into their shoes. Easier said than done? Oh yeah. But judgments keep us divided, which leads to a deep sense of existential loneliness. That awakens compulsive, controlling behaviors, the ones that send us spiraling into unhappiness, addiction and manipulation. Who have you been judging in your life? Do an experiment, and try to view this person through a lens of compassion. What do you see? Where are they struggling? If you’ve been un-compassionate toward yourself, where could you be kinder?

3. Try free-writing or journaling.

This may seem like 101 advice, but it’s pretty amazing how quickly your inner voice can reach you when you just put pen to paper and let the s**t flow out. We’re fans of Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, mainly for its brilliant practice of Morning Pages. For the uninitiated, you begin your day by free-writing three pages. Dust off your diary or buy yourself a beautiful new one to rewire that pipeline to your soul.

4. Dance without abandon.

Brace yourselves people, this full moon can bring up some turbulent emotions. It might even make you feel a little “cray-cray” in moments. Since there’s no way around the madness, pick a healthy outlet for release. Pisces rules the feet and is also an avid music hound. There’s no better place to lose yourself during a Pisces full moon lunar eclipse than on the middle of the dance floor. Whether it’s an ecstatic dance class, trance dance meditation, mosh pit, or outdoor club, find a strobe light and let loose. (This Seattle teacher’s Dance Church class has become one of Tali’s favorite activities!) Exhaust yourself at an electronic music show, or tear up the club until the sun rises. Just dance, dance, dance….then, come home and soak your feet in a luscious foot bath of Epsom salts and essential oils.

5. Write a love letter to manifest romance.

Secret crushes, surreptitious affairs, clandestine rendezvous: the full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces permeates the air with a Romeo and Juliet vibe. But instead of getting swept up in anything torrid and tempestuous, remember that Pisces also brings the power of the pen, at least the poetic one. Write an ode to your true love, or the one you hope will fill that role. Hit send, or drop it in the mail on lightly scented stationary. (PS: results from a full moon usually flow in within two weeks.) Does s/he love you or love you not? Ah, the crashing highs and lows, the thrill of suspense: this is what these Piscean moonbeams live for, so enjoy the rollercoaster ride. If you’re single and option-free, write the poem to your would-be lover and set it on an altar for two weeks. Romance the letter with rose petals, crystals and other sacred objects as a means of manifesting love.

6. Channel your inner mermaid/merman.

Ruled by Neptune, god of the seas, Pisces is the zodiac’s mermaid. Find a body of water—be it a bathtub full of scented epsom salts, a natural hot spring, an ocean or a swimming pool—and dip a hand, a toe or your whole body in it.

7. Respect thy Elders.

As the last of the 12 zodiac signs, Pisces is connected with the final years of life, the time when memories fade and blur and thoughts become less lucid. Who are the elders in your neighborhood? Your family? Take time to sit and talk with a fascinating octogenarian in your world. Listening to stories about “the good old days” will be a heartwarming experience under the light of this full moon eclipse. As our society tends to cast the elderly aside, your visit will probably have a profoundly uplifting impact. But it goes both ways, so expect to get an earful of inspiration in return.

8. Release Suffering through forgiveness.

In Piscean terms, forgiveness means release. Releasing judgments, grudges, pain and codependence. Releasing responsibility for fixing something that can’t be fixed, for changing what’s already happened. Piscean forgiveness means radical acceptance of what IS. From there, we can ask: what can I do right now that would make a difference?